This French town on the border with Switzerland is practically a Geneva suburb, and most of its residents work in the city. So while Annemasse isn’t really a place for sightseeing, its value lies in all of the things you can do within a brief drive. The centre of Geneva, and its culture, parks and …
On the banks of the Charente as it meanders towards the Atlantic, the city of Saintes was once the Roman capital of Aquitaine. Ancient Mediolanum Santonum’s ruins, like the amphitheatre, arches, baths and countless fragments of sculpture and stonework, are all weathered but soul-stirring. Move forward in time and Saintes held sway over the historic …
A state in the southwest region of the USA, Arizona is an outdoor lovers’ haven, what with its mountains, flatlands, deserts and rivers. It is extremely diverse in terms of terrain, boasting some spectacular scenery. Arizona is home to large cities, Indian reservations, forests and towering peaks, as well as being home to the famous …
This City of Art and History in Picardy’s Aisne department has deep, obscure roots that descend to ancient Gaul. Soissons peaked in the Frankish period as the place where Clovis defeated the Romans, becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Francia, and later where Charlemagne’s sister became an abbess. If your dream holiday is discovering …
Hilversum is a city that is located in the province of North Holland and currently has a population of approximately 86,500. Although surrounded by heathland, meadows, woods and lakes, Hilversum is considered to be part of the Randstad conurbation. Traces of settlements have been found in Hilversum that date back to the Bronze Age and …
Venlo is located right on the Netherlands/German border in the south east region of the Limburg province. With a population of just over 100,000 it is one of the largest cities in the province and one of the economic centres of the region too. Venlo has a large agricultural industry with one of the most …
Leeuwarden is a fantastic city located in the northern part of the Netherlands in the Friesland province. As the capital city of the states, Leeuwarden has a population of 108,000 and has seen some form of inhabitation since the 10th century. The region has archeological finds dating back to the Roman era and it has …
Tucked away in the southern region of the Netherlands in the Limburg province, Heerlen is a fine city with a current population of approximately 88,000. Close to the larger neighbouring city of Maastricht and also the German border, Heerlen forms part of an agglomeration of cities called Parkstad Limburg. Signs of settlements tracing back thousands …
Deventer is a city that is split over the banks of the river IJssel and can be found in the Overijssel province in eastern Netherlands. Human settlements in this area have been dated as far back as the Bronze Age, however in recorded history, the city rose to prominence in the 900’s. During its early …
Alkmaar is a city that is located in the province of North Holland just a 45 minute drive to the north of Amsterdam. This city has been mentioned in historical records since the 10th century and was given city rights in 1254. During the 1500’s, the city came under siege from Spanish troops, but the …